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Travel Cooperation Agreement signed by Vietnam & Philippines Travel Associations

November 16,2018 06:04 PM

The cooperation agreement is in the framework to welcoming the delegation travel agents from Philippines to Vietnam in searching of promotional tourism opportunities, organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

The signing ceremony took place on November 11, 2018 with the participation of Mr. Ha Van Sieu, Deputy General Director of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, HE. Noel Servingon, Ambassador of Philippines to Vietnam, and Mr. Trinh Xuan Tung, Head of Tourism Management Department, Hanoi Tourism Department.

14 travel companies from Philippines and the alliance of six Vietnamese tourism companies (or so-called Vietnam Travel Group) including Tien Phong Travel, Vietcharm Tour, Hanoi Tourist, ANZ Travel, Postum Travel and VNA Travel were pledged to strengthen the corperation between the two countries in the field of tourism.

"This event is a valuable opportunity for Vietnam Tourism Department to introduce attractive Vietnamese tourist destinations to  Filipinos friends, opens up potentials and opportunities for exchanging visitors between the two countries in the future,” said Mr. Ha Van Sieu at the ceremony.

At the event, the Ambassador of the Philippines also shared that he was surprised and fascinated with the beauty of nature in Vietnam such as Ban Gioc Waterfall in Cao Bang province, Halong Bay or Bai Dinh - Ninh Binh and hope that more and more Filipinos will know about such of these great places and come to visit in the near future. On the contrary, he also expected that there will be many Vietnamese tourists come to visit the Philippines in the coming years.

Among 13 million international tourists to Vietnam in 2017, the number of Filipinos tourists ranked in the top 20, reaching the number of 133,543 visitors. In the first eight months of 2018, the number of Filipino tourists to Vietnam reached 96,893, an increase of 12% over the same period in 2017.

Six Senses Con Dao offers special deal

November 07,2018 09:00 AM

This year, Christmas comes early with a very special offer from Six Senses Con Dao. If you book from now till November 30 2018, you will get an exclusive rate from VND29,990,000 ($1,290) for Ocean view duplex villa a night for 02 persons. It is the biggest present of the year for daily Bed & Breakfast at Ocean View Duplex Pool Villa, round-trip air tickets to Con Dao from HCMC per stay or Christmas buffet on December 24 2018 (excluding beverage) & 60-minute Signature Body Massage per stay and roundtrip shared van transfers from Con Son Airport for maximum number of occupants per villa.

Six Senses Con Dao is set in a protected national marine park in Con Dao, an island off the southern coast of Vietnam. Comprising 50 contemporary private pool villas, the resort has been recognized as a top eco lodge by National Geographic Traveler.

 Please contact our reservation team via + 84 254 3831 222 or reservations -condao@sixsenses.com referring CODE XMAS18 to book or for any further information.

Crowne Plaza® West Hanoi Won the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards

November 16,2018 09:47 AM

The hotel is honored to be awarded as "Best Luxury Business Hotel - South East Asia" at the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards organized in Bali, Indonesia with the participation of 1000 hotels all over the world

"Luxury Business Hotel" is one of categories of the “World Luxury Hotel Awards” which is the pinnacle of achievement by a luxury hotel, offering recognition for gaining the respect of guests and industry players alike. Winners were determined based on votes of travellers, hotel guests, hospitality experts and general public during 4 weeks.

“To be considered for "Luxury Business Hotel, Regional Winner of South East Asia" is a great honor and a privilege for Crowne Plaza® West Hanoi,” says Mr. Barun Jolly, General Manager of Crowne Plaza® West Hanoi, “It reaffirms ourselves that our hotel has been successfully delivering the outstanding services to our customers, especially as the recognition goes beyond the country, reaching out to the region for the first time.”

Crowne Plaza® West Hanoi, an IHG® hotel, located in the business district of Hanoi, is only minutes away from the National Convention Center, National Stadium and 30 minutes away from Noi Bai International Airport. This 5-star Hotel & Residences complex boasts of 524 premium hotel & residence rooms as well as other multi-purposed restaurants and bars offer a wide range of international and local cuisines. The hotel also has an extensive relaxation zone in the 4th floor, inclusive of fitness, steam, sauna, jacuzzi, spa treatments, outdoor swimming pool, allowing guests to truly make the most of their stay.

1st boutique Heritage Cruises in Halong Bay

October 27,2018 10:18 AM

Heritage Cruises of Heritage Dragon and Heritage Phoenix had the keel-laying ceremony of Heritage Cruises on 19 October at Vietnam's Nam Phat shipyard in Quang Ninh Province.

Heritage Cruises derives inspiration for its boutique concept and design from the heritage ships of the patriotic entrepreneur Bach Thai Buoi, who transformed transportation on the waterways of Tonkin in the north of Vietnam in the early 20th century. The vessels feature 20 cabins spread over three decks, two restaurants, indoor and outdoor lounges, gym, game room, gallery, bars, spa, and the first on-board swimming pool in the Halong Bay region. The first two cruise ships have been named after the Phi Long and Phi Phuong, the very first cruise ships among 30 owned by Bach Thai Buoi, who was referred to as the King of Ocean and River Cruises in Vietnam in the bygone century.